Teaching Lab End of Year Report: TN_McNairy County Schools

2022-2023 End of Year Report

Background

Teaching Lab collects a variety of data to understand the impact of its PL for educators and students. Please see this resource for a visual overview of our evaluation framework. Additionally, the narrative of our evaluation plan provides more details.

To date (Jun 20, 2023), Teaching Lab has collected the following data during SY22-23:

  • 245 complete responses to the End of Session Survey section of the survey that gathers participant feedback on facilitation from session to session;
  • 49 complete responses to the End of Course Survey section of the survey that gathers participant feedback on each PL course;
  • 1 complete responses to the Ongoing Coaching section of the survey that gathers participant feedback on each Coaching session;
  • 48 complete responses to the Baseline Diagnostic Educator Survey that collects information on teachers’ use of curricula, mindsets, self-reported practices, and school environment & 44 responses to the Follow-up Educator Survey.
  • 17 observations of classroom instruction.
  • 1,910 high quality samples of student work.

Below we have compiled the results in various sections: Participant Background and Demographics Summary, Participant Perceptions, Teachers’ Mindsets & School Environment, School Leaders’ Mindsets & Observational Practices, Instructional Practice and Student Outcomes.

Section 1: Participant Background and Demographics Summary

This section provides a demographic and background summary on participants.

Gender and Racial Identity

Years of Teaching Experience

Content Area

Grades

Prior Experience with Teaching Lab Professional Learning

Roles

Section 2: Participant Perceptions

This section summarizes participants’ feedback on Teaching Lab PL.

  • The End of Session survey is collected at the end of each PL course (except the last session) and is focused on feedback for the facilitators.
  • The End of Course survey is collected at the end of the last session of a PL course and focuses on feedback for the entire course.
  • The Ongoing Coaching Feedback Survey is periodically administered to teachers receiving coaching support to provide feedback on coaches.
  • The End of Coaching Feedback Survey is administered at the end of coaching support and provides feedback on the entire coaching experience.

Results are presented in the aggregate and then by each content area.

Section 2a: End of Session Summary

Aggregate

All Races

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 92% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 92% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 91% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 92% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 92% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

More than one race

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 67% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 67% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 67% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 67% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

Native American or Indian

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

Other

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

White

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 91% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 92% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 90% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 92% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 91% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

ELA

All Races

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 92% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 92% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 91% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 92% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 92% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

More than one race

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 67% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 67% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 67% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 67% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

Native American or Indian

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

Other

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 100% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

White

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 91% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 92% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 90% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 92% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

  • 91% strongly agree or agree that the facilitators were fully prepared for the session.

Finally, here are some highlights from the qualitative feedback.

Responses to “What went well in today’s session?”

Responses to “What could have been better about today’s session?”

Responses to “Responses to”What is one thing from today’s learning that you plan to take back to your classroom?”

Responses to “Responses to”What additional feedback do you have about their facilitation skills, if any?”

Section 2b: End of Course Summary

Aggregate

All Races

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 72% strongly agree or agree that they were satisfied with how the course was facilitated.

  • 67% strongly agree or agree that they were satisfied with the overall quality of the course.

  • 87% strongly agree or agree that they felt a sense of community with the other participants in the course.

  • 77% strongly agree or agree that they will apply what they have learned in the course to their practice.

  • 33% strongly agree or agree that they looked forward to attending this PL.

  • 82% strongly agree or agree that they talk to other teachers about the things they learned in this PL.- 74% strongly agree or agree that they were fully present “minds-on” during these PL sessions.

  • 72% strongly agree or agree that the activities were well-designed to help them meet the learning targets.

  • There is no data to show the % that strongly agree or agree that what they’ve learned in this course will improve my supervision of teachers.

  • 72% strongly agree or agree that what they’ve learned in this course will improve my instruction.- 69% strongly agree or agree that the course has supported me in being responsive to students’ backgrounds, cultures, and points of view.

  • 79% strongly agree or agree that the course was relevant to their instructional practices.

  • 44% strongly agree or agree that the PL was a good use of their time.

White

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 72% strongly agree or agree that they were satisfied with how the course was facilitated.

  • 67% strongly agree or agree that they were satisfied with the overall quality of the course.

  • 87% strongly agree or agree that they felt a sense of community with the other participants in the course.

  • 77% strongly agree or agree that they will apply what they have learned in the course to their practice.

  • 33% strongly agree or agree that they looked forward to attending this PL.

  • 82% strongly agree or agree that they talk to other teachers about the things they learned in this PL.- 74% strongly agree or agree that they were fully present “minds-on” during these PL sessions.

  • 72% strongly agree or agree that the activities were well-designed to help them meet the learning targets.

  • There is no data to show the % that strongly agree or agree that what they’ve learned in this course will improve my supervision of teachers.

  • 72% strongly agree or agree that what they’ve learned in this course will improve my instruction.- 69% strongly agree or agree that the course has supported me in being responsive to students’ backgrounds, cultures, and points of view.

  • 79% strongly agree or agree that the course was relevant to their instructional practices.

  • 44% strongly agree or agree that the PL was a good use of their time.

ELA

All Races

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 72% strongly agree or agree that they were satisfied with how the course was facilitated.

  • 67% strongly agree or agree that they were satisfied with the overall quality of the course.

  • 87% strongly agree or agree that they felt a sense of community with the other participants in the course.

  • 77% strongly agree or agree that they will apply what they have learned in the course to their practice.

  • 33% strongly agree or agree that they looked forward to attending this PL.

  • 82% strongly agree or agree that they talk to other teachers about the things they learned in this PL.- 74% strongly agree or agree that they were fully present “minds-on” during these PL sessions.

  • 72% strongly agree or agree that the activities were well-designed to help them meet the learning targets.

  • There is no data to show the % that strongly agree or agree that what they’ve learned in this course will improve my supervision of teachers.

  • 72% strongly agree or agree that what they’ve learned in this course will improve my instruction.- 69% strongly agree or agree that the course has supported me in being responsive to students’ backgrounds, cultures, and points of view.

  • 79% strongly agree or agree that the course was relevant to their instructional practices.

  • 44% strongly agree or agree that the PL was a good use of their time.

White

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 72% strongly agree or agree that they were satisfied with how the course was facilitated.

  • 67% strongly agree or agree that they were satisfied with the overall quality of the course.

  • 87% strongly agree or agree that they felt a sense of community with the other participants in the course.

  • 77% strongly agree or agree that they will apply what they have learned in the course to their practice.

  • 33% strongly agree or agree that they looked forward to attending this PL.

  • 82% strongly agree or agree that they talk to other teachers about the things they learned in this PL.- 74% strongly agree or agree that they were fully present “minds-on” during these PL sessions.

  • 72% strongly agree or agree that the activities were well-designed to help them meet the learning targets.

  • There is no data to show the % that strongly agree or agree that what they’ve learned in this course will improve my supervision of teachers.

  • 72% strongly agree or agree that what they’ve learned in this course will improve my instruction.- 69% strongly agree or agree that the course has supported me in being responsive to students’ backgrounds, cultures, and points of view.

  • 79% strongly agree or agree that the course was relevant to their instructional practices.

  • 44% strongly agree or agree that the PL was a good use of their time.

Several samplings of the textual feedback from the course survey are presented below.

Responses to “Overall, what went well in this course?”

Responses to “Overall, what could have been better in this course?”

Responses to “What is the learning from this course that you are most excited to try out?”

Responses to “Which activities best supported your learning in this course?”

Responses to “Feel free to leave us any additional comments, concerns, or questions.”

Section 2c: Ongoing Coaching Feedback

Aggregate

All Races

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coach seemed fully prepared for the coaching sessions.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaches made necessary adjustments based on their needs.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaches effectively built a safe learning environment.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaches demonstrated deep knowledge of the content they coach.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaching was clear.

White

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coach seemed fully prepared for the coaching sessions.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaches made necessary adjustments based on their needs.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaches effectively built a safe learning environment.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaches demonstrated deep knowledge of the content they coach.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaching was clear.

ELA

All Races

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coach seemed fully prepared for the coaching sessions.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaches made necessary adjustments based on their needs.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaches effectively built a safe learning environment.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaches demonstrated deep knowledge of the content they coach.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaching was clear.

White

In summary, we see the following % agree or strongly agree with the above statements:

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coach seemed fully prepared for the coaching sessions.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaches made necessary adjustments based on their needs.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaches effectively built a safe learning environment.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaches demonstrated deep knowledge of the content they coach.

  • 0% strongly agree or agree that the coaching was clear.

Finally, here are some highlights from the qualitative feedback.

Responses to “What has gone well in your coaching sessions?”

Responses to “What additional feedback do you have about their coaching skills, if any?”

Section 2d: Contact Lead Feedback

PL Provided

NPS

Responses to “What is going well about your partnership with Teaching Lab this year?”

Responses to “What could be improved about your partnership with Teaching Lab this year?”

Section 3: Teachers’ Mindsets & School Environment

Participants complete Teaching Lab’s Educator Survey twice a year: at the beginning and end of their participation in PL. The survey collects data on teachers’ mindsets, perception and use of curricula, and perceptions of school culture and climate.

Section 3a: Teacher - Mindsets

Teachers responded to several items about mindsets, related to recognizing race and culture, the need for remediation, high expectations for all students, and growth mindsets on a 5-point Likert scale. Composite measures were created for each construct by reverse coding some items and then averaging responses across items. In this way, higher scores correspond to holding equitable mindsets.

The following are average scores by item calculated by the weighted quintile multiplied by a ratio on the scale of 0-1. Higher scores are better

See here for an example.

Overall

Recognition of Race & Culture

High Expectations

Growth Mindsets

Section 3b: Teachers - Perceptions and Use of Curricula

Teachers responded about the different curricula they use regularly and the most often. Overall we see the following results.

Aggregate

Math

Teachers responded about the different curricula they use regularly and the most often. For math we see the following results.

ELA

Teachers responded about the different curricula they use regularly and the most often. For ELA we see the following results.

Section 3c: Educators’ Perceptions of School Culture and Climate

Teachers’ Perceptions of School Leaders and CBPL

Teachers responded to items about their perceptions of school leaders and PL environment.

Teachers’ Perceptions of School Environment

Teachers responded to items about their school environment.

Section 4: Teachers’ Instructional Practices

Teachers report on their instructional practices in the Educator Survey and some are observed by Teaching Lab staff.

Section 4a: Teachers’ CRSE Self-Reported Practices

Participants complete Teaching Lab’s Educator Survey twice a year: at the beginning and end of their participation in PL. The survey collects data on self-reported culturally responsive and sustaining education (CRSE) practices.

Section 5: Student Outcomes

Some teachers will administer a student survey to at least one of their groups. Using 5-point Likert-type scales, students will respond to items related to their teachers’ engagement in CRSE practices, teacher-student relationships, self-efficacy, happiness and sense of belonging, and being challenged.

Section 5a: % On Grade Level

Section 5b: Student Performance on Grade-Level Tasks

 

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